Atlantic Salmon Chronicles is the most instructive salmon book in 40 years, in addition to being one of the most beautiful to look at and read. An artful blend of technology, analysis and lyrical prose, it is the perfect complement to Lee Wulff’s classic book on Atlantic salmon. In the first half of this book E. Richard Nightingale offers a totally new look at fly rods and lines, a critical evaluation of fly reels, new insights into how one chooses flies and a review of other fishing tackle and equipment. The second half of the book contains a widely acclaimed, heart-felt and sobering evaluation of Atlantic salmon, including its response to stresses imposed by man and nature and the role of catch-and-release in a world of rapidly declining resources. With its clean, elegant writing; original art by Thomas A. Daly; exquisite color photographs, and Nightingale’s favorite salmon recipes, this truly is a book to savor. 8 1/2 x 11, hardcover, photos, illus., 480 pp. ISBN 1581601042